Culver City · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Culver City?
In Culver City, a church or other place of worship is allowed in 9 base zones (MU-N, MU-1, MU-2, MU-DT, MU-MD and 4 more) and needs a conditional use permit in 5 (R1, R2, RLD, RMD and RHD) (Culver City use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: MU-N, MU-1, MU-2, MU-DT, MU-MD, MU-HD, MU-I, FH-MD and 1 more
- Needs a permit: R1, R2, RLD, RMD and RHD
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Culver City Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a church or other place of worship can go
Culver City's code calls this use “Religious places of worship”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| MU-N | Allowed | § 17.220.015 |
| MU-1 | Allowed | § 17.220.015 |
| MU-2 | Allowed | § 17.220.015 |
| MU-DT | Allowed | § 17.220.015 |
| MU-MD | Allowed | § 17.220.015 |
| MU-HD | Allowed | § 17.220.015 |
| MU-I | Allowed | § 17.220.015 |
| FH-MD | Allowed | § 17.270.015 |
| FH-HD | Allowed | § 17.270.015 |
| R1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.210.015 |
| R2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.210.015 |
| RLD | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.210.015 |
| RMD | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.210.015 |
| RHD | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.210.015 |
What else applies
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: Commercial and industrial zoning districts (their use tables are not in the packet); Specific-plan or overlay districts other than Fox Hills. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Culver City
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the R1 zone in Culver City?
Only with a conditional use permit. Culver City's use table lists it that way in R1 (§ 17.210.015).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the MU-N zone in Culver City?
Yes. Culver City's use table lists it as allowed in MU-N (§ 17.220.015).
General information, not legal advice.
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